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alexis christoforous, cbs news, new york. >> syria is also more ethnically diverse than libya. general dempsey says there are about 100 groups in the anti- government opposition. >>> a video highlighting the war atrocities in uganda is among the highest trending topics on twitter. a california group posted the film. its goal is to raise worldwide awareness about the resistance army and its leader, the number one wanted criminal in the world. he was indicted by an international criminal court for crimes against humanity, including kidnapping, rape, and murder. >>> one of the largest storms in five years happened last night and most of us didn't even notice. this is a picture from nasa of a solar flare. it's part of a solar storm which began tuesday night and lasted through much of wednesday night. forecasters at the atmospheric administration say the storm created a cloud of charge particles headed state for earth. it has the ability to disrupt some power grids, gps and airplane flights or it could just create colorful auroras in the sky. let's hope for the latter. >> those pict
alexis christoforous, cbs news, new york. >> syria is also more ethnically diverse than libya. general dempsey says there are about 100 groups in the anti- government opposition. >>> a video highlighting the war atrocities in uganda is among the highest trending topics on twitter. a california group posted the film. its goal is to raise worldwide awareness about the resistance army and its leader, the number one wanted criminal in the world. he was indicted by an international...
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ambassador to libya. >> reporter: stevens made this video to introduce himself to libyans. just four months later he was killed by a group linked to al qaeda. his death is at the enter of an international investigation but at the memorial service, friends and family remember the good times. his younger brother tom said he was a humble man who never sought credit for his accomplishments. >> so my big brother, my best friend, i'll see you next time. >> reporter: stevens will be buried during a private ceremony next month. edward lawrence for cbs news, san francisco. >> ambassador christopher stevens was the first diplomat to be killed in the line of duty since 1979. >>> there is no place like home home and the two hikers stranded in montana's glacier national park are back home. neal peckens and his friend jason hiser landed yesterday evening at richmond international airport. they used their outdoor survival skills to stay alive while they were stranded in harsh weather. search teams found them after four days. >>> a pakistani teenager shot in the head by the taliban is maki
ambassador to libya. >> reporter: stevens made this video to introduce himself to libyans. just four months later he was killed by a group linked to al qaeda. his death is at the enter of an international investigation but at the memorial service, friends and family remember the good times. his younger brother tom said he was a humble man who never sought credit for his accomplishments. >> so my big brother, my best friend, i'll see you next time. >> reporter: stevens will be...
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. >> president obama has since talked with the presidents of libya and of egypt and both men express the regret over the lives lost. >>> a number of the country's diplomats are graduates of international studies here in washington. students say they've learned from experienced professors that foreign service can be dangerous work. >> they're often grateful to the military. we often forget the civilians serve abroad. the marines' primary responsibility is to protect the information in the embassy. the primary responsibility for the physical protection of the embassy under international law belongs with the host country. >> the professor says most libyans love americans but there are still lots of guns on the streets and the libyan government can't seem to control the situation. >>> a u.s. military strike in iran could lead to an all out war in the middle east. that's the opinion of a group of former military officials and security experts. the initial impact of an attack would shake the regime jees -- regime's political control but attacking iran would eventually lead to a war which w
. >> president obama has since talked with the presidents of libya and of egypt and both men express the regret over the lives lost. >>> a number of the country's diplomats are graduates of international studies here in washington. students say they've learned from experienced professors that foreign service can be dangerous work. >> they're often grateful to the military. we often forget the civilians serve abroad. the marines' primary responsibility is to protect the...
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consulate building in ben benghazi, libya. every room was torched, vandalized and looted. it was not heavily fortified. the attackers bombed the guard house and then took over the main building and completely destroyed it throwing pieces of furniture into the pool. the raid lasted four and a half hours without any ofthe attackers getting caught or killed. >>> last night the house of representatives approved another temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. this measure will fund all cabinet agencies at current levels for another six months. the current budget expires september 30. >>> big brother is getting a little bigger in prince george's county. >> ken molestina explains why police are getting ready to set up even more cameras along county roads. >> reporter: to say the traffic cameras aren't popular in prince george's county would be a gross understatement. >> they're there for no reason, just to get personally in people's business or whatever. >> it's getting outrageous. >> i feel as show you're violating my rights. >> reporter: police say those despi
consulate building in ben benghazi, libya. every room was torched, vandalized and looted. it was not heavily fortified. the attackers bombed the guard house and then took over the main building and completely destroyed it throwing pieces of furniture into the pool. the raid lasted four and a half hours without any ofthe attackers getting caught or killed. >>> last night the house of representatives approved another temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. this measure...
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obama campaign officials say it is the not their candidate playing politics with libya. >> mitt romney was sending out political press releases. >>> president obama held a lead in the polls but mitt romney's performances have lifted his numbers to where there is now a dead heat in the polls. >> this created a problem in the hinds of some voters. >> the obama campaign said this is exactly how they envisioned the race playing out. >> we feel we are even or ahead in the battleground states. susan mcginniss cbs news, washington. >>> president obama and mitt romney are tied in a poll released yesterday. we are your go-to debate station tonight. we are teaming up with. s.a. today. you can join the conversation via facebook or twitter and then on 9news now at 11:00 we will be talking with paul singer. >>> jordanian authorities say they foiled a terror plot. a government spokesman says all the suspects are from jordan. the spokesman says the men were assisted by al cod operatives base in iraq. >>> jeffrey thompson is under a federal investigation for funding a shadow campaign for making straw
obama campaign officials say it is the not their candidate playing politics with libya. >> mitt romney was sending out political press releases. >>> president obama held a lead in the polls but mitt romney's performances have lifted his numbers to where there is now a dead heat in the polls. >> this created a problem in the hinds of some voters. >> the obama campaign said this is exactly how they envisioned the race playing out. >> we feel we are even or ahead...
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. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is taking responsibility for the attacks in benghazi, libya. it killed the u.s. ambassador and three other americans. during a trip to lima, peru, secretary clinton told reporters it was her job and not the white house to ensure security of all of america's diplomatic missions. republicans have criticized president obama for his handling of the attack. secretary clinton says the state department did everything it could to keep the americans safe. >>> the justice department is trying to get the fast and furious lawsuit dismissed by the house. the lawsuit demands that attorney general eric holder produce records about the botched law enforcement operations. president barack obama has invoked executive privilege in this matter. the attorney general has refused to turn over documents which some believe explain what led the justice department to reof course course after initially denying that federal agents had use the a controversial tactic. it's called gun walking in the failed law enforcement operation. in a court filing the department said the c
. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is taking responsibility for the attacks in benghazi, libya. it killed the u.s. ambassador and three other americans. during a trip to lima, peru, secretary clinton told reporters it was her job and not the white house to ensure security of all of america's diplomatic missions. republicans have criticized president obama for his handling of the attack. secretary clinton says the state department did everything it could to keep the americans...
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consulate in libya has been killed in ie row. a tunisia man is also facing charges in connection with the september attack. four americans were killed in the attack, including the u.s. ambassador chris stevens. >>> the white house, state department and the f.b.i. were informed a terror group had claimed credit for the attack on facebook and twitter two hours after it began. that's according to e-mails obtained by cbs. the e-mails also suggest u.s. diplomats were informing officials in washington about the assault as it was unfolding. that raises further questions about the apparent confusion on the part of the obama administration to determine the nature of the september 11 attack and those who planned it. secretary of state hillary rodham clinton says a posting on facebook isn't evidence of responsibility for the attack. >>> hurricane sandy has killed at least two people as it turns toward the caribbean -- through the caribbean. a woman in haiti was swept away in the flood waters on wednesday. an elderly man was killed in jamaic
consulate in libya has been killed in ie row. a tunisia man is also facing charges in connection with the september attack. four americans were killed in the attack, including the u.s. ambassador chris stevens. >>> the white house, state department and the f.b.i. were informed a terror group had claimed credit for the attack on facebook and twitter two hours after it began. that's according to e-mails obtained by cbs. the e-mails also suggest u.s. diplomats were informing officials in...
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laughs quickly faded when the president was questioned about the government's response to the crisis in libya during an appearance on "the daily show" with jon stewart. >> even you would admit it was not the optimal response at least to the american people as far as us all being on the same page. >> well, here's what i'll say. if four americans get killed it's not optimal and we're going to fix it. >> reporter: both candidates go back out on the trail today. president obama will rally in virginia while mitt romney campaigns with his running mate in daytona beach, florida. romney is leading in most recent polls on the sunshine state. on thursday the "orlando sentinel" endorsed the republican candidate saying -- ♪ >> reporter: president obama picked up an endorsement of his own thursday. the boss, bruce springsteen campaigned for the president in ohio with former president bill clinton. tara mergener for cbs news, washington. >> no matter who you're voting for come november, you are running out of time to make sure that you're registered. today is the deadline to do so in the district. you ca
laughs quickly faded when the president was questioned about the government's response to the crisis in libya during an appearance on "the daily show" with jon stewart. >> even you would admit it was not the optimal response at least to the american people as far as us all being on the same page. >> well, here's what i'll say. if four americans get killed it's not optimal and we're going to fix it. >> reporter: both candidates go back out on the trail today....
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. >> syria is not libya. it will not implode. it will explode and explode beyond its borders. >> reporter: today secretary of state hillary clinton is scheduled to meet with u.n. special enjoy kofi annan as world leaders look for a way to end the violence. clinton says there cannot be peace in syria until president al-assad leaves. >> time has come for post-assad syria. >> reporter: making that happen will be difficult. for months the u.s. and european countries have tried to implement sanctions against assad but syria's main ally russia and china vetoed those attempts. those countries say they are opposed to military intervention in syria. susan mcginns in, cbs news, washington. >>> members of the u.s. state department are meeting with leaders in russia today. moscow believes u.n. negotiators -- rather negotiations over syria should include the nation's neighbors turkey and iran. >>> the world of standup comedy is mourning the death of a well known comedy pioneer and promoter. the body of d.c. improv owner mark anderson was foun
. >> syria is not libya. it will not implode. it will explode and explode beyond its borders. >> reporter: today secretary of state hillary clinton is scheduled to meet with u.n. special enjoy kofi annan as world leaders look for a way to end the violence. clinton says there cannot be peace in syria until president al-assad leaves. >> time has come for post-assad syria. >> reporter: making that happen will be difficult. for months the u.s. and european countries have...